GIZ Pakistan Hiring “Climate Change Advisor” at Islamabad || Sept-2025

September 9, 2025 Admin

Latest Career Opportunity at Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
As a federal enterprise, GIZ GmbH supports the German Government in international cooperation for sustainable development. Your growth matters to us. At GIZ, we foster an environment of diversity, respect, and equal opportunities. We promote gender equality, work-life balance, and family-friendly policies. Flexible hours tailored to your life are part of our culture. GIZ is a Diversity Charter signatory. We value all employees regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or orientation. GIZ Pakistan seeks to increase women and employees with disabilities among its staff, welcoming applications from these groups.
GIZ Pakistan hiring Climate Change Advisor at Islamabad.
Details are as follows:

Position Title: Climate Change Advisor (Reference no. GIDRM 2025/004)

Location: Islamabad

Qualification & Experience:

Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or related fields.
Minimum 5 years in climate or security risk management, with a strong affinity to operate interdisciplinarity.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the implementation of inclusive policies and procedures in the assigned area of responsibility to avoid systematic biases or discrimination
Actively engage in on-going self-reflection and continue to advance their knowledge and skills related to diversity, equity and inclusion
Support the integration and operationalization gender and diversity aspects in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
Foster collaboration between the Climate Change Cluster (ECCC) and the Risk Management Office (RMO)
Align climate and security initiatives with organizational objectives and global best practices.
Conduct climate, disaster and security risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
Technical lead in facilitating agreed-upon deliverables of ECC&JTC-RMO collaboration in scenario analyses, early-warning and highlighting portfolio opportunities
Provide actionable recommendations for climate and disaster risk reduction to protect staff, assets, and operations
Develop and update risk management frameworks and crisis response plans
Develop a climate-security risk assessment matrix for vulnerable areas where the organization operates
Facilitate collaboration between the Global Initiative on Disaster Risk Management (GIDRM), ECC&JTC and RMO to address emerging risks from climate change and natural hazards
Engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, and academia
Establish collaboration with GIZ offices in other countries engaged in the climate-security nexus to facilitate the exchange of best practices and effective implementation approaches
Support the development of policies and SOPs for managing climate, disaster and security risks
Guide projects in implementing localized safety, security, and risk reduction measures incl. climate change adaptation measures
Conduct site assessments and ensure operational readiness through drills and safety protocols
Provide a complete framework for integrating climate and disaster risk considerations into existing and upcoming projects, tailored to the unique hazards of each region.
Organize training sessions and workshops on climate, disaster and security risk management for staff
Build partnerships with external agencies, donors, and research institutions for enhanced collaboration
Provide technical advice to federal and provincial stakeholders on risk management integration
Develop engaging content for staff to raise awareness about the climate-security nexus, including infographics, explainer videos, discussion guides, and real-world examples from the organization’s areas of operation
Oversee biannual scenario analyses and annual retrospectives on climate-security risks
Ensure timely dissemination of security and disaster and climate-related information to all stakeholders